The Libertarian

The Libertarian: Showdown In Charlottesville

Parsing the legal, political, and cultural issues raised by the recent violence in Virginia.

The Libertarian•August 17, 2017
The Libertarian: Showdown In Charlottesville

In the wake of violent protests in Charlottesville, Richard Epstein looks at the limits on government power to restrict inflammatory speech, considers Donald Trump's rhetorical response to the protests, and weighs in on whether confederate monuments should start coming down.

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Richard A. Epstein

Richard A. Epstein

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